贈る

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 贈る is read as おくる and means giving or presenting something as a gift.
• Basic usage: It can describe a handmade birthday gift or the formal presentation of a commemorative cup.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Giving a birthday present
  • 鞄を贈る means giving the handmade bag to the speaker’s mother for her birthday. Example: 母の誕生日に手作りの鞄を贈りました。
• Presenting a commemorative award
  • 杯を贈る means presenting the commemorative cup to the tournament winner. Example: 大会の優勝者に記念の杯を贈る予定です。